Best of Italy

Overview

Experience the best Italy has to offer as you ‘Rome’ from coast to coast. Your tour will begin in the capital of the Roman world before journeying through Florence’s breathtaking countryside on your way to the canals of Venice. Enjoy a great overview of Italian culture as the ancient mixes with the modern on this Best of Italy tour!

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

STAY LONGER?

Add a day to travel by train to the beautiful countryside town of Lucca to bike around the medieval city walls.
Add a day to stop in the charming Tuscan town of San Gimignano to wander the medieval hilltop town.

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Milan

Day 3 - Florence

Day 4 - Florence

Day 5 - Rome

Day 6 - Pompeii Day Trip

Day 7 - Vatican City

Day 8 - Travel Day

Itinerary

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Milan

Land in Milan and meet your JE Tour Director at the airport
Depart by coach
See the Milan Duomo (entrance subject to flight arrival time)
Continue on to Florence
Dinner & devotions

Day 3 - Florence

Breakfast
Enjoy a guided tour of Florence
Visit the Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria del Fiore to see the exterior of Ghiberti’s Gates and Giotto’s Bell Tower
Lunch
Self-guided visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia to see the famous David statue
Dinner & devotions

Day 4 - Florence

Breakfast
Explore the Uffizi Gallery
Free time for a late lunch in the Piazza del Duomo
Transfer to Rome by coach
Dinner & devotions

Day 5 - Rome

Breakfast
Guided tour of Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum
Lunch
Capitoline Museum
Walk to the Trevi Fountain for a photo stop
Dinner & devotions

Day 6 - Pompeii Day Trip

Breakfast
Depart by coach and head south to Naples
Enjoy a guided tour of the well-preserved archeological site of Pompeii
Lunch
Return to Rome by coach
Dinner & devotions

Day 7 - Vatican City

Breakfast
Visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
See St. Peter’s Basilica
Lunch
Explore the Piazza Navona & spend time shopping near the Spanish Steps
Dinner & devotions

Day 8 - Travel Day

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.

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What Travelers Are Saying

This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!! I can definitely say it was life-changing.

I loved that JE planned most of the meals to focus on the local cuisine. It was a great experience!

I love this organization! It makes planning so easy and we have never been disappointed.